Archive: Technical
better backstroke starts
Backstroke starts. Love them or hate them, a good start can mean the difference between first and second. Our pictorial guide will give you a few pointers about how to make the most of your start in five steps, all the way through to the breakout. Continue reading
better track starts
The track start has become a staple part of swimming in recent years with its prevalence at both local and international meets increasing as swimmers opt to try something different from the more conventional grab start. We take you through the technique using Thomas Rupprath and Jodie Henry as examples. Continue reading
tumble turns – video example
This video shows Roland Schoeman in the foreground and Simon Burnett in the centre competing in the final of the 100m freestyle at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. In particular, watch for the speed of rotation (even in slow … Watch
back to breast turn – video example
In this example from the 2005 World Championships in Montreal, you can see Kirsty Coventry completing her midway turn in the 200IM. One key thing to note are how well she spots the wall and finishes on a full stroke. … Watch
grab starts – video example
This video shows Ross Davenport competing in the final of the 200m freestyle at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. The key things to note are the intial pull down, which you can see as the block wobbles, but also … Watch